Chapter 98: The Racing Club

“You don’t want money?” Wei Xueying was briefly stunned, but then she caught sight of his smile and instantly realized what was happening—Hua Tianyu was teasing her again! She could already guess that if she asked him, he’d throw out those three infamous words about sharing a bed. This guy never had anything normal in his head. I absolutely refuse to ask him!

“No money, that’s final! There’s nothing else!” Wei Xueying bit down on her lower lip, her pearly teeth flashing.

“Then I’d rather have the money!”

“Too late! You get nothing!” Wei Xueying said sternly, her face taut. “You had one chance, and now it’s gone!”

Hua Tianyu smiled faintly. “I’m a man with ideals. How could I bow for a paltry bit of cash? My dream is—”

“Stop! I don’t want to hear it!” Wei Xueying clamped her hands over her ears, raising her voice to drown him out.

Hua Tianyu shrugged. Fine, if she wouldn’t let him speak, he’d just let it go. As for that so-called reward Wei Xueying had mentioned? Hadn’t Lu Siyuan already paid the fifty thousand yuan on her behalf? Hua Tianyu had received the compensation he deserved.

A “ding” sounded from Wei Xueying’s phone.

She picked it up to check. It was a message from Hua Tianyu on WeChat.

“My dream is to have you willingly…”

Hua Tianyu, you scoundrel!

She looked up abruptly, only to find Hua Tianyu had already left her office.

…

Inside the Starlight Bar.

It was still daytime, not yet business hours, so the entire bar was empty and silent.

Suddenly, the thunderous roar of motorcycles grew from the distance, finally coming to a stop at the entrance.

More than a dozen motorcycles, all modified—mufflers removed, exhausts replaced with straight pipes, larger tires, flashing strobe lights added.

The riders, all clad in helmets, kept their faces hidden.

They didn’t dismount, nor did they kill the engines. Even idling, the bikes thundered so loudly it seemed to shake the building.

This group was none other than the racers’ club, the very place Tian Li used to hang out.

“Tian Li!” When no one came out, Che Peiqing, wearing a jet-black helmet, flipped up his visor and shouted.

“Tian Li! Woo—”

“Tian Li! Woo—”

Once Che Peiqing called out, the rest joined in, their voices combining into a cacophony that even drowned out the roar of their engines.

From the sound of them, they were all young—about the same age as Xia Yang and his friends.

Today, the racers’ club had come looking for Tian Li again.

Che Peiqing was in a foul mood. Tian Li had always been the club’s beauty, but after a few visits to the Starlight Bar and meeting someone named Lin Lin, she’d announced that she wanted to quit the group.

Of course, Che Peiqing wouldn’t accept that, but Tian Li had stopped joining any of their activities, leaving him, the leader, utterly humiliated.

Last week, he and Tian Li had agreed to settle things with a race—the outcome would decide whether she stayed or left.

Tian Li had agreed, telling him the time and place could be his choice. Her boldness was unlike anything he’d seen from her before.

With her words, how could Che Peiqing back down?

Today, he’d come to issue the challenge!

A phone call? A text? Such methods were far too lame for racers like them.

They wanted excitement. They wanted everyone to know the club was here to challenge Tian Li!

They’d even spread the word about the time and place, inviting everyone to watch and see how they’d defeat the so-called man Tian Li had spoken of.

As for the possibility of losing in front of everyone? That was impossible. The racers’ club had never lost a street race in Shangjiang City.

As usual, a bookie had already contacted them, quietly opening bets. Once they won, not only would Tian Li return, but they’d also earn a fat commission from the bookie.

They shouted for a long while, but still, the bar remained silent. No one acknowledged them, no one came out.

“Start it up!”

With a wave of Che Peiqing’s hand, the motorcycles revved even louder, circling around in front of the Starlight Bar.

These modified bikes sounded nothing like before when they were just idling. Now, as they moved, the roaring engines filled the bar—inside and out—with a deafening thunder.

At last, the doors to the bar swung open, and Tian Li and Wang Ming stepped outside.

It was still noon, and the bar wasn’t open for business; Lin Lin and the others weren’t there, just Tian Li and Wang Ming.

Tian Li had heard the roar of the engines long ago, but since it was only her and Wang Ming, and she didn’t know why Che Peiqing had come, she hadn’t gone out.

But when she heard them persistently circling and roaring out front, Tian Li, knowing Che Peiqing’s temperament, realized he was already getting angry.

If she didn’t go out soon, the club might start smashing up the bar.

So, she and Wang Ming finally walked out together. As they did, Wang Ming casually grabbed a steel pipe to bring with him.

Lately, Wang Ming’s courage had grown—after all, with Brother Tian backing him, even someone like Meng Yaowu had ended up backing down and offering his face for a slap.

So when he heard the club had come, he wanted to rush out immediately, but Tian Li had held him back. Only now, when she couldn’t avoid going out any longer, did Wang Ming tag along, steel pipe in hand.

As soon as they stepped outside, Che Peiqing spotted them.

He let out a strange howl, twisted his handlebars, and with a roar like a speeding train, charged straight toward Tian Li and Wang Ming!

Seeing their leader’s move, the others immediately followed his lead, turning their bikes and accelerating after him, charging at the pair.

The engines thundered beneath them, their mouths unleashed wolfish howls—the racers were exhilarated!

Seeing this gang say nothing and just charge at them on their bikes, Wang Ming’s face turned pale. His earlier bravado vanished; he began to hide behind Tian Li.

A grown man, clutching a steel pipe and cowering behind a woman—such a sight only fired up the racers’ club even more. The passengers on the bikes stood up, flinging off their helmets and howling as they circled.

“Don’t move!” Tian Li grabbed Wang Ming’s arm. He was always impulsive, but when trouble really came, he acted like a coward, always hiding behind others.

“They’re just trying to scare you. If you stand your ground, nothing will happen. If you move, you’re more likely to get hit!” Tian Li, having been in the club herself, knew their tricks well.

“But… they’re coming right at us! Someone could get killed!” Wang Ming stammered, his voice trembling.

“If I say don’t move, then don’t move! You’ll be fine!” Tian Li snapped, losing patience.

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